'Don't take my Bible' - video of street preacher arrest goes viral

Footage of the moment police in London arrested a street preacher has been viewed 1.8 million times.

A video also appears to show the man's Bible being confiscated after officers in the north of the city accused him of "causing problems" and "disturbing people's days".

The clip, shared on Twitter, does not give any indication as to the nature of the man's preaching.

The Metropolitan Police told Premier: "Police were called to Southgate Underground Station at 1.52pm on Saturday, 23rd February in response to concerns raised about a man's behaviour.

"An arrest was made to prevent a breach of the peace. The man was then de-arrested and no further action was necessary."

Street Preacher: "Don't take my Bible away. Don't take my Bible away."Police officer: "You should have thought about that before being racist."Dear @metpoliceuk,Setting aside the appalling ignorance of these two officers, would you handle a copy of the Qur'an like that? https://t.co/xxplV9QkCB

He said: "Perhaps the Archbishop of Canterbury and the House of Church of England bishops might like to protest in favour of the poor and marginalised street preacher at the hands of policemen who neither know nor apply the law?"